Medical Assistant (Primary Care)

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Primary Care Clinic. You will room patients, record vital signs, document medical history and medications in the EMR, and assist with in-office procedures to ensure smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma and at least 1 year of medical experience; completion of a MA program is preferred. This full‑time role offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience as a medical assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling and workflow coordination to ensure provider coverage.
• Room patients, obtain vital signs, document medical history and medications in EMR.
• Obtain consents, complete visit forms, and maintain patient documentation.
• Perform in-office testing, EKGs, quality controls, specimen labeling, and assist with clinical procedures.
• Manage workflows including pre-visit planning, dashboard management, charge entry, claim management, and clinical inbox support.
• Coordinate referrals, prior authorizations, insurance referrals, and follow-up testing in line with guidelines.
• Conduct pre-visit chart reviews and patient outreach for quality and care initiatives.
• Stock exam rooms, monitor supply expiration dates, and log refrigerator temperatures.
• Provide administrative support by answering calls and routing inquiries.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Position: Medical Assistant

Department: Primary Care Clinic

Schedule: 9:30-6 pm. M-F Full Time

This Medical Assistant functions as a member of the clinical team and completes assigned daily clinical tasks to ensure smooth day to day operations in the physician practice.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Assist the Practice Manager with scheduling and workflow coordination to ensure provider coverage and efficient practice operations.

• Prepare patients for visits by rooming them, obtaining vital signs, documenting medical history, medications, pharmacy information, and chief complaints in the EMR.

• Obtain required consents, complete visit‑related forms, and maintain accurate patient documentation.

• Perform in-office testing, EKGs, quality controls, specimen labeling, and assist providers with clinical procedures.

• Manage assigned practice workflows, including pre‑visit planning, dashboard management, charge entry, claim management, and clinical inbox support.

• Coordinate patient scheduling, referrals, prior authorizations, insurance referrals, and follow‑up testing in accordance with practice guidelines.

• Conduct pre‑visit chart reviews, obtain necessary medical records, and perform patient outreach for quality and care initiatives.

• Maintain clinical readiness by stocking exam rooms, monitoring supply expiration dates, and logging medication/vaccine refrigerator temperatures.

• Provide administrative and customer service support by answering telephone calls, routing inquiries appropriately, and performing other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience as a medical

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Successful completion of a medical assistant program or

• Successful completion of the-second medical-surgical clinical rotation

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required

Disclaimer: Percentages are approximations used for job evaluation purposes. Actual time spent on specific duties may fluctuate based on operational needs and department priorities

Compensation Range

$17.79- $25.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE

This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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